Craftsman 917.249650 Owner's Manual page 12

CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 8)
Use Hardware - - GROUP "F & G"
• Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown.
• Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber
latch to lower chute, as shown.
• Tighten all hardware securely.
SCREW
#10 x 1-1/8"
010 x 5/8"
LOWER CHUTE__
WASHER /
3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
WASHERS
_16x _4x16 Ga.
)///_ SPLIT
SPACER
/_ACORN NUT
_,,,,,RUBBER
W,LD
N ATCH
NUT
LOCK WASHER
FIG. 8
UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 9A & 9B)
No hardware required
• Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
• Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole
in back of cover.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger
indicator.
Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower
chute.
Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on
upper chute and slide together.
Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over
latch pin.
FULL BAGGER
UPPER INDICATOR HANDLE
CHUTE
COVER
LOWER
CHUTE
FIG. 9A
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
LATCH PIN
BOSSE_ R
FIG. 9B
0 LEVEL MOWER DECK
No hardware required
• Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor-
mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc-
tions.
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